Walt Grealis

Winners Announced for the 2024 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Instrumental, Juno Award, CARAS, GO, Single, Long, JUNO, Walt Grealis, Radio, Songwriter, Artist, SOCAN, Music Canada, Sirius XM Canada, WINNERS, NS, Halifax Convention Centre, Music

Special honours presented to Chip Sutherland (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and performances from Aqyila, Begonia, Jah'Mila, Lili-Ann De Francesco and LU KALA.

Key Points: 
  • Special honours presented to Chip Sutherland (Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award) and performances from Aqyila, Begonia, Jah'Mila, Lili-Ann De Francesco and LU KALA.
  • HALIFAX, NS, March 23, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) celebrated the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2024 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, at the Halifax Convention Centre.
  • The industry event was co-hosted by Aba Amuquandoh and Damhnait Doyle, featuring the presentation of 40+ JUNO Awards including Chip Sutherland receiving the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award.
  • FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 2024 JUNO OPENING NIGHT AWARDS, GO TO WWW.JUNOAWARDS.CA .

Nominations and New Performers Announced for The 2024 JUNO Awards

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Growth, CBC, Walt Grealis, JUNO, Music, Juno Award, Canadian Broadcasting Centre, CARAS, Music Canada, DVBBS

This year's winners will be revealed in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada on Saturday, March 23 and The JUNO Awards Broadcast on Sunday, March 24, live on CBC.

Key Points: 
  • This year's winners will be revealed in Halifax, Nova Scotia at the JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada on Saturday, March 23 and The JUNO Awards Broadcast on Sunday, March 24, live on CBC.
  • For a complete list and biographies of all nominees and more information on The 2024 JUNO Awards, please visit junoawards.ca .
  • Montreal-born singer-songwriter Charlotte Cardin returns to dominate this year's JUNO nominations for a second time with a total of six.
  • TikTok JUNO Fan Choice nominee and rising country star Josh Ross will make his JUNO Awards debut with a harmonic performance showcasing his renowned pop-rock-infused style.

Winners Announced for the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada

Retrieved on: 
Sunday, March 12, 2023
CBC Music, Juno Award, The 'Burbs, Run the Burbs, Broken Social Scene (album), Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, Edmonton Convention Centre, JUNO, Walt Grealis, CBC, MUSIC, Songwriter, TD, Music Canada, WINNERS, AB, Artist of the Year, Single, Kim's Convenience, JUNOS, GO, Music, CARAS, Film industry, The Weeknd

EDMONTON, AB, March 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) paid tribute to the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, inside the Edmonton Convention Centre.

Key Points: 
  • EDMONTON, AB, March 12, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) paid tribute to the artists and industry veterans at the top of Canada's music scene this evening at the 2023 JUNO Opening Night Awards Presented by Music Canada, inside the Edmonton Convention Centre.
  • FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS AT THE 2023 JUNO OPENING NIGHT AWARDS PRESENTED BY MUSIC CANADA INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES AND IMAGES, GO TO WWW.JUNO AWARDS.CA .
  • The Weeknd has now amassed 21 wins in just a decade, surpassing the legendary Celine Dion and tying Bryan Adams as the second most decorated JUNO Award winner of all time.
  • Ron Sakamoto, renowned country music manager and promoter, was awarded the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for his significant contributions to music and the artists who create it.

Hometown Glory: Nickelback and Tate McRae to appear at the 2023 JUNO Awards in Edmonton, Alberta, live on CBC

Retrieved on: 
Monday, November 14, 2022
Nickelback, CBC Television, Toronto-Dominion Bank, CBC Music, Juno Award, Sport, JUNOS, Insight Productions, AB, McRae, Rogers Place, Dance, CBC, Industry, YouTube, CBC Sports, Sale, Music, Canadian Music Hall of Fame, Association, Culture, Juno Cup, CARAS, TD, JUNO, Walt Grealis, Seoul Music Awards, Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Tate, CBC Radio One, CBC TV, SOCAN, Film, Video game

For the first time in 19 years, The JUNO Awards will return to the province's capital city for the 52nd iteration of the annual ceremony.

Key Points: 
  • For the first time in 19 years, The JUNO Awards will return to the province's capital city for the 52nd iteration of the annual ceremony.
  • The show, produced by Insight Productions, will broadcast and stream live across Canada at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music, CBC Listen, and globally at CBCMusic.ca/junos and CBC Music's Facebook , YouTube and Twitter pages.
  • Fan favourite JUNO Week events including JUNO Fan Fare, JUNO Cup Presented by CBC Sports and JUNO Songwriters' Circle Presented by SOCAN, in association with Music Publishers Canada, will also be making a return in 2023.
  • Tickets to The 2023 JUNO Awards go on sale to the general public on November 18.

Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 2022 Board of Directors

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Steel, Manufacturing, CliftonLarsonAllen, GE Healthcare, Lead, LLP, Customer service, GM, Leadership, Board, Association, Â, Woman, Food Service Solutions, Tractor, Board of directors, Solution, Senior, Magna International, GE Appliances, Industry, Human, Region, OH, Diebold Nixdorf, Walt Grealis, Combine, Male, Salesforce, VP, Villanova, Technology, CLA, State Government Affairs Council, Management, Haier, Amazon, Wim, Manufacturing

The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is pleased to announce the election of 22 members to its 2022 Board of Directors, who begin their terms on April 1, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is pleased to announce the election of 22 members to its 2022 Board of Directors, who begin their terms on April 1, 2022.
  • WiM is the only national association specifically dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing sector.
  • I look forward to working with them to further WiMs mission of supporting, promoting and inspiring women in the manufacturing industry.
  • The Women in Manufacturing Association is a more than 11,000-member-strong association dedicated to supporting, promoting and inspiring women who have chosen a career in the manufacturing industry.

Black Music Trailblazer Denise Jones to posthumously receive the 2022 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
CBC Television, Growth, Walt Grealis, Quincy Jones production discography, Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, Ministry, List of lifetime achievement awards, GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award, Black, Brain, CARAS, Woman, Seoul Music Awards, Urban Music Association of Canada, JUNO, Juno Award, Government, Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Film

Jones, who passed away in December 2020, spent a lifetime championing Afro-Caribbean culture in Canada and around the world through her company Jones & Jones Productions.

Key Points: 
  • Jones, who passed away in December 2020, spent a lifetime championing Afro-Caribbean culture in Canada and around the world through her company Jones & Jones Productions.
  • She also established the internationally renowned JAMBANA One World Festival and was the founding Chair of the Reggae Category for the JUNO Awards.
  • The Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has significantly impacted the growth and development of the Canadian music industry.
  • Throughout her career, Jones received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Urban Music Association of Canada, the Bob Marley Memorial Award for her work in entertainment, a Government of Ontario Community Service Award, a Ministry of Citizenship Ontario Government Award, an African Canadian Achievement Award, and a Harry Jerome Award for Excellence in Entertainment.

Pegi Cecconi to receive 2020 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, Juno Award, Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Walt Grealis, Canadian culture, Caras, Canadian people, Awards, Members of the Order of Canada, Stan Klees, Duff Roman

TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced music industry maven Pegi Cecconi will be awarded the 2020 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for her ongoing contributions and dedication to the Canadian music industry.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan. 8, 2020 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced music industry maven Pegi Cecconi will be awarded the 2020 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for her ongoing contributions and dedication to the Canadian music industry.
  • The Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has significantly impacted the growth and development of the Canadian music industry.
  • The prestigious award is named after Walt Grealis, legendary Canadian publisher and co-founder of the JUNO Awards.
  • "We are thrilled to name Pegi Cecconi as this year's Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recipient, celebrating her long-standing contributions to the Canadian music industry throughout her illustrious career," said Allan Reid, President & CEO, CARAS/The JUNO Awards & MusiCounts.

Duff Roman to receive 2019 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, Walt Grealis, Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Members of the Order of Canada, Canada, Bernie Finkelstein, Music industry, Stan Klees

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced broadcast luminary Duff Roman will be awarded the 2019 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for his ongoing contributions and dedication to the Canadian music industry.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2018 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) today announced broadcast luminary Duff Roman will be awarded the 2019 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award for his ongoing contributions and dedication to the Canadian music industry.
  • The Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award recognizes individuals whose work has significantly impacted the growth and development of the Canadian music industry.
  • The prestigious award is named after Walt Grealis, legendary Canadian publisher and music industry leader.
  • "We are honoured to name Duff Roman as the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award Recipient this year.